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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.31, 535.98 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.31, 535.98 and 162.24 is: 243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.31 : 535.98 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.31/535.98 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.31x = 535.98 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.31x = 86,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,955.99/357.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.36

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